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NEWSLETTER | FALL 2016

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DIRECTOR’S

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

LETTER

NEWS

As we move into our second decade of services and programs

for premature babies and their families, TTMF is poised for growth. We are seeing an increase in the number of premature births and with this a growing need for our unique and compassionate support. Touching the lives of more than 1,200 premature babies and families each year, we have learned that we are making a profound difference in the lives of the most vulnerable in our community.

With a firm commitment to those who need us most, we are now expanding and enriching all that we do. There is no doubt that TTMF will be there for these very special infants and families. Looking to the future, the Board of Directors has reaffirmed its mission, and with a long-range plan developed we are moving forward. Based upon experience and feedback

from those we serve and from our community partners, there are now a number of exciting actions being put into place. TTMF has added a part-time Director of Family Services to its staff. This professional will thus extend our

services to parents and preemies. In our tradition of responding to the needs and concerns of parents, this addition further advances our mission. TTMF is frequently approached by other hospitals, parents, and community organizations throughout the region. To date there have been many occa-

sions in which TTMF has responded. With a view towards formalizing and enriching our current programs and services, TTMF is reviewing the logistics of adding an additional hospital to our network. We are also looking at ways to add to our already extensive continuum of services. The Tiny Miracles Foundation is not about to rest on a decade of accomplish-ments. Rather, TTMF will grow. As long as there are preemies and parents who need our support, programs, and assistance The Tiny Miracles Foundation will be there to offer a hand and hope.

George ColabellaEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

“As long as there are preemies and parents who need our support,

programs, and assistance The Tiny Miracles Foundation will be there

to offer a hand and hope.”

The success of The Tiny Miracles Foundation is the direct result

of the time, energy, and commitment of our dynamic Board of Directors. TTMF is fortunate to have a diverse Board which includes men and women with many varied skills, professions, and expertise. What they all have in common is their dedication to the TTMF mission. As parents of preemies they bring with them a unique understanding of the needs of preemies and families plus a view to ensuring the excellence of our programs, services, and assistance to the most vulnerable members of the community. We salute them all and say thank you for their service.

We are very blessed by a Board of Directors who show unwavering volunteerism and dedication for all future families of premature babies in our community.

Board Members Teresa Dusch and Rich Goldman recently stepped down this year. Terri served on our board for 3 years, and was a leader from the beginning. Terri began helping TTMF by leading the first “After the NICU” program, creating a category of specialists. Terri coordinated the Tiny Treasures Program in 2012, and led the way to the packing of 1600 bags that year! More recently, Terri served as our Board Secretary and was heavily involved in strategic planning and the

recruitment of our current Executive Director and Program Manager. Terri also helped bring awareness and support for TTMF in the Westport community. We are grateful for her time and accomplishments.

Rich Goldman was our first male board member. Happily, we added a few males in the past few years. He began on our board in 2007, and was the leader of our strategic planning each year. Rich’s vision, strength, and

BOARD PRESIDENT LEELEE KLEIN WAS RECOGNIZED WITH THE WOMAN OF

DISTINCTION AWARD BY DARIEN/NORWALK YWCA, FOR HER OUTSTANDING EFFORTS

HELPING HUNDREDS OF FAMILIES IN LOWER FAIRFIELD COUNTY WELCOME PREMATURE

BABIES INTO THEIR LIVES

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS NEWS, CON’T

Peggy Sawala and Angela Lowy

STAMFORDFAMILY RESOURCE ROOM

This past year the Stamford Re-source Room was given a com-

plete facelift. Spearheaded by TTMF Lead Mentor, Peggy Sawala, and An-gela Lowy of Grace HomeStyleDesign, the Stamford Resource Room is now a warm and inviting sanctuary for families. These two dynamic ladies committed themselves to transforming a waiting room area into a safe, warm, welcoming Family Room.

The Stamford Resource Room is a

place where moms, dads, and families can go and find respite and tranquility away from the glare of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Here they can put up their feet, have a snack, watch tv, search the internet, or just close their eyes for a few valuable minutes. Not only did Peggy and Angela turn a dream into a reality, they secured numerous donors to ensure that this would be a true and lasting Family Room.

tenacity helped us push forward to each stage of our growth, and was a key advisor to me and Gwen. Rich pushed us to believe in the ability to be who we are today. We are forever indebted to Rich for his huge impact on the future of all families of premature babies in our community. We cannot forget Jami, Rich’s wife, who also dedicated many years to our programs. We have been blessed by the Goldman family.

Executive Board changes and elec-tions include our new Vice President Christine Yang who is taking over for Patty Cunningham. Robin Black was elected as our new Corporate Secretary.

The biggest announcement this year is from me! I have been asking the Board for many years to look for a new leader. TTMF has grown to be a very strong and significant organi-zation. It is important to keep things

new and fresh, which means new leadership. I have been the President for 7 years, and it is time to open doors for new leadership and vision. I am happy to say the wonderful and dedicated Marisela “Sela” Esposito has been elected as the next Presi-dent, and will take on her new role in January 2017. She has been working side by side with me all year. She will fuel the TTMF family for the coming years. I plan to remain on the Board and will remain as the Program Committee Chair.

We also plan to add new Board members in January, and we will make those announce-ments in the New Year!

BOARDPRESIDENT Elizabeth (Leelee) KleinPRESIDENT ELECT Marisela Esposito

VICE PRESIDENT Christine YangSECRETARY Robin Black

TREASURER Ashley DineenCO FOUNDER Gwendoyn NotoEric Broder, Esq., Lori Church,

Patricia Cunningham, Leigh Elle D’Andrea, Kristie Godina, Karen Green, PJ Marcella,

Peter Olson, Peggy Sawala

STAFFPROGRAM COORDINATOR

Jennifer JohnsonFAMILY SERVICES DIRECTOR

Elisabeth SchneiderFINANCE DIRECTOR Kerry Wagner

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

George Colabella

Leelee KleinPRESIDENT

“Thank you for all of the emails, phone calls, and visits we received while in the hospital. While we never thought we’d ever have a preemie, we feel fortunate to have met an organization like Tiny Miracles.” KAREN AND RYAN (BRIDGEPORT)

“I just wanted to thank Tiny Miracles during my triplets stay at Bridgeport Hospital. Everyone was wonderful Things like the fleece blankets are keepsakes I will cherish forever.” CHRISTINE (BRIDGEPORT)


In the spring of 2015 my husband Liam and I were thrilled and ner-

vous to be expecting twin boys due at the end of the summer. My pregnancy was going extremely well, I was active and feeling good. Then our appoint-ment for the anatomy ultrasound at 20 weeks changed everything. The ex-pression on our doctor’s face changed to one of immediate concern and they informed us that I was showing signs of preterm labor. My cervix length was alarmingly short. Thankfully, we were told the boys were healthy and grow-ing appropriately. Our doctor instruct-ed me to stop working and put me on bed rest immediately. I was prescribed medication that would hopefully slow the onset of preterm labor. I’ll never forget, shortly after being put on bed-rest, when one of my OBs said, “we’re all very worried about you making it to viability”. Having to stop teaching was depressing and isolating and, of course, I blamed myself.

Next were weekly visits with our doctors at Bridgeport Hospital. Some weeks I appeared stable, and other weeks showed more contractions and more cervical shortening. During my 26th week of pregnancy I had a false alarm and thought my membranes had ruptured. We rushed to the hos-

pital but, thankful-ly, they had not. I was sent home a day later, but I kept my bags packed. Starting to prepare myself for the po-

tential of having preemies, I be-gan to research as much as I could. I came

across Tiny Miracles online and with-in 30 mins I was sharing my story with the incredible Leelee Klein. She was an invaluable resource and sup-port to me and my husband over the next 7 weeks.

On the morning of June 16th I was bleeding and in a lot of pain. I knew we needed to get to the hospital quickly. Shepard Whitwell & Griffin Scott arrived at 27 weeks.

My emergency C-section happened so fast that my husband wasn’t able to make it into the OR. Shep and Griff were so tiny and vulnerable. Griff weighed only 1 lb., 15 oz., and Shep weighed only 2 lbs., 3 oz. The doctors

immediately whisked them away to the NICU, where they would stay for the next three months.

Our time spent at the NICU was like nothing we had ever experienced. It was so emotional and full of ups and downs. Griff, with the lower birthweight, had a more difficult time right from the start. He was placed on a ventilator, required frequent blood transfusions, overcame a terrifying bout with necrotizing enterocolitis, and suffered a grade 3 brain bleed. Shep was more fortunate but still faced respiratory challenges, transfu-sions and scares with infections. Both boys experienced respiratory strug-

gles. Shep came home after 85 days in the NICU but remained on oxygen and a heart rate monitor at home for 3 weeks. After 99 days Griff came home requiring oxygen and a heart rate monitor through Christmas. Through-out it all we were so grateful to Tiny Miracles and Leelee for the constant support, during the whole process, we don’t know what we would have done without them!

Having just celebrated the boys’ 1st birthday, we are forever grateful that they are healthy, happy and making immeasurable strides every day.

MIRACLE STORYBURKE FAMILY

Shepard and Griffin, born at 27 weeks

Griffin and Shepard today

“We are truly grateful for all the things that you helped us with, and most important for helping us when we were at the hardest and saddest times of our lives. When we had nobody to turn to we thank the lord every day for such a wonderful and beautiful organization and people who helped us in this great time of need.” CRYSTAL (BRIDGEPORT)

“Throughout it all we were so grateful to Tiny Miracles and Leelee

for the constant support, during the whole process.”


My pregnancy was overcast with the worst morning sickness, but

my fiancée and I were excited none-theless. We were both happy to the point of tears at our ultrasound when it was revealed that we were going to welcome a little princess. We already had 4 rambunctious boys at home. But soon after our exciting reveal, we began to notice that this ultrasound was taking way longer and the tech-nician seemed very concerned. The room became quite as she left the room to consult with the doctor. That was the longest five minutes of my life. Upon return, the doctor informed me that I would be placed on bedrest due to a shortened and thinning cervix. I didn’t understand. What? How? Why? This had never happened before. I re-turned in a week only to be admitted immediately following my ultrasound. I was on bedrest and only allowed to get up for necessities. Then, to make matter worse, I became ill with a stomach bug that had dehydrated me.

I had been on bedrest for about a month when my water broke. I want-ed to panic, but all I could do was stand there frozen with fear. The nurs-es directed me to the bed and called the doctor. I was moved to labor and delivery and placed on full bedrest. I lay in bed praying and worrying for three more weeks. As the weeks went by, my fluid levels fluctuated. I had

no clue that the human body was so amazing and that God would hold my princess in as long as she needed.

I had never been so afraid of any-thing in my life. My tiny miracle made it to 26 weeks and 6 days gestation. At just a few hours shy of 27 weeks, I delivered by c-section. My tiny mir-acle had arrived at 2.1 lbs. She was small, but the doctors were pleasantly surprised that she was eyes open and crying. My fiancée and I were only able to get a brief view of our wide eyed lil’ fighter. For the next 80 days I lived between home and the NICU trying very hard to balance my 4 boys at home and our tiny miracle in the NICU. I was visited by a Tiny Miracles volunteer mentor during my postpar-tum stay. She showed me encouraging pictures of her twin daughters who also had been preemies. They are now beautiful teenage girls. I took comfort in hearing another parent’s experience. She also warned me there would be days that seemed as if my daughter was taking steps backward in health. She warned me of the emotional roller coaster that awaited me. All of these warnings and encouragement came in handy. I had many days of anxiety and joy, and days of feeling helpless. But those mentor words of wisdom carried me

through. The staff at the NICU and the generosity of The Tiny Miracles Foundation and its volunteers pulled and pushed our family through the roller coaster of being a NICU parent. We were emotionally and financially stressed. The Tiny Miracles Founda-tion coupled with NICU staff were a key part in helping our family sur-vive our experience. In the end, we all have the blessing of being a part of the survival of God’s gift. Our tiny miracle is Gianni aka Miracle.

MIRACLE STORYCHRISTIAN FAMILY

Gianni, at left, born at 26 weeks, and above with her brothers

NOTABLE PREEMIES

STEVIE WONDERAlbert EinsteinMichael J. FoxMARK TWAIN KATIE HOLMES


On May 6, 2016 several hundred friends, families, and supporters came together at The Inn at Longshore in Westport. It was a fun-filled evening celebrating the many accomplishments of The Tiny Miracles Foundation as it enters its second decade of service, support, and assistance to premature babies and their families. Our Events Co-Chairs, Marisela Esposito and PJ Marcella, along with Gala Co-Chairs Carrie Cromwell-Hunt and Valerie Saltzman, and their dynamic Gala Committee, produced a wonderful evening. The night featured a special address by Jane Geddes (former LPGA Champion) and mother of preemies. It was a great night of celebration and recognition, paving the way for our next 10 years of assisting the most vulnerable babies and families in our community.

ANNUAL GALA

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1 back row: PJ Marcella, Leelee Klein, Marisela Esposito, Elisabeth Schneider, Dr. Karen Sutton; front row: Val Saltzman, Carrie Cromwell-Hunt 2 Debbie Prister & Bernie Park 3 Dr. and Mrs. John Ciannella 4 Kathy Streinger, Michael Klein, Jen and Steven Lau 5 Jaclyn & Michael Carbino, Jennifer & Kevin Anderson 6 Brooke & Jason Gies, Rebecca & Tim Brown


On November 17, 2015 TTMF celebrated National Prematurity Day with a special exhibit Art Ahead of Its Time. Held at the Westport Art Center, the event featured art work created by preemies. Included were footprints and handprints by preemies currently in the NICU to preemies now young adults. The evening drew numerous guests and was a great success. Look for future announcements as to this year’s celebration.

A WILD FAMILY EVENT

NATIONAL PREMATURITY DAY

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On September 27, 2015 hundreds of children and parents attended the Wild Family Event at The Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport. C h i l d r e n ’ s e n t e r t a i n m e n t , games, music, and fun were enjoyed by all. Set under a bright autumn sky, this 3rd zoo event again proved to be an overwhelming success. Join us on September 18 for another day of fun at the zoo!

1 the Degl family 2 the Sawala

family 3 Children enjoying the event

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1 Felixmar Pastran, Susan Chudwick, Eli Silva 2 Julia Broder 3 Michelle & Cal Hogue

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IN JUST ONE YEAR

43 FAMILIES TTMF PROVIDED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

TTMF DISTRIBUTED C WELCOME BAGS WITH

BONDING DOLLS

372TTMF DISTRIBUTED BLANKETS TO PREEMIES

AND FAMILIES

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62 PAYMENTS MADE BY TTMF FOR RENT, UTILITIES, HEAT, AND OTHER EMERGENCIES

TTMF DELIVERED C HOME CARE BAGS WITH DIAPERS

AND PREEMIE CLOTHING

326508 MENTOR VISITS TO

PROVIDE EMOTIONAL SUPPORT TO PARENTS


As TTMF continues to expand and enrich its services, programs, and assistance for premature babies and their families, we have added the po-sition of Director of Family Services. Elisabeth Schneider, LMFT (licensed marriage and family therapist) joined TTMF in August. Her extensive expe-rience and expertise extends TTMF’s support of preemies and families. Elisa-beth has led mentor training for TTMF and is a welcome ad-dition to our family.

DIRECTOR OF FAMILY SERVICES

“Just wanted you to know that I received the beautiful package from your foundation, THANK YOU SO MUCH! Tiny Miracles is such an amazing foundation,

I can’t thank you all enough, and I will never forget all

the help you provided for me and my family!”

SARAH (DANBURY)

A TIME OFGROWTH

The Tiny Miracles Foundation has been recognized for its extensive ser-vices and support provided to pree-mies and parents at Danbury Hos-pital. The December 27th Front Page story Mentors Help Parents of Preemies provided a touching look at our men-tor program. Danbury mentor, Robin Black spent several hours with Mack-enzie Rigg, reporter for the Times. Robin provided a tour of the NICU, introduced her to the medical staff, and spent considerable time telling her personal story. Released as the lead in their Christ-mas issue, the article told the story of the Williams family and their twin sons Holden and Barrett. It told of their journey through the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and the support and hope provided by Robin. TTMF remains committed to the provision of care, support, programs, and as-sistance to preemies and families in Danbury Hospital, as well as our oth-er partners, Stamford, Norwalk, and Bridgeport Hospitals.

On Mother’s Day (May 8th), TTMF Board Member Karen Green appeared on the WABC-TV show Here And Now. Karen shared with host Sandra Book-man the many activities of TTMF and our on-going commitment to premature babies and parents. Touch-ing the lives of 1,200 preemies and families each year, the public learned that through TTMF there is not only assistance but hope. Broadcast into millions of homes throughout Con-necticut, New York City, Westches-ter, Rockland, Long Island, and New Jersey, the message of TTMF’s caring programs, services, and assistance reached an unprecedented audience.To view the full interview visit us at ttmf.org and click on “About Us” and click on “Press Releases” at our “Newsroom.” Great job Karen!

DANBURY NEWS TIMES WABC-TV

Karen Green and Marisela Esposito

“Thank you so much for all the sweet and thoughtful gifts for

my little baby boy in the NICU at Norwalk Hospital. It made

me smile and feel better knowing how many other moms have had preemies and they grow to be big and strong and so wonderful.”

BRITTANY (NORWALK)


“It’s such an exceptional thing you’ve done for us, and we couldn’t be more grateful or appreciative.” NICOLE (YALE)

MIRACLE MAKERSIN THE COMMUNITY

A very special thank you goes to Ja-nine Testa who organized the Music for Angels event, benefitting TTMF. An en-tertaining event at O’Neill’s Restaurant, this family day was enjoyed by many.

Thank you to Tina Dragone who held a special opening and night of shop-ping with support going to TTMF.

Thanks to the New Canaan Newcomers who organized a Holiday House Tour fund raiser which included TTMF.

Thank you to St. Catherine’s Center for Special Needs, Darien High School Community Council, Temple Sinai of Stamford, Samantha Richer, and numer-ous Girl Scout troops who made preemie blankets for TTMF.

Thank you to all the volunteers who helped TTMF pack 1,000 Tiny Treasures Hospital Supply Bags. Their energy and commitment will brighten the lives of the preemies and families whom we have the privilege to serve.

BOARD MEMBER, CHRISTINE YANG, WAS PUBLICLY HONORED BY THE NEW CANAAN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION. IN NOVEMBER, 2015, CHRISTINE WAS RECOGNIZED IN THE CATEGORY BOARD LEADERSHIP — ROOKIE OF THE YEAR. IN HER FIRST YEAR OF THE

BOARD, CHRISTINE HAS MADE SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE TINY MIRACLES FOUNDATION. AS CHAIR OF THE PUBLIC

RELATIONS COMMITTEE, SHE SPREAD THE GOOD WORKS OF TTMF INTO NUMEROUS

COMMUNITIES THROUGH HER MEDIA RELEASES AND ONGOING COMMUNICATION!

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Canaan Community

Foundation’s Lindsey Heron

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1 Stamford Temple Sinai families 2 Former preemies help to pack Tiny Treasures 3 Music for Angels’ Janine Testa with her children 4 Middlesex Middle School’s Kelly DePiano with her children 5 Jane Geddes (former LPGA champion), Marisela Esposito (TTMF President Elect), Eric Broder, Esq. (TTMF Board Member), Deborah Cannavino, Esq. (President Fairfield County Bar Foundation), and Lauren J. Mashe, Esq. (Director Fairfield County Bar Foundation)

There are many believers in The Tiny Miracles Foundation who

each year devote their time, energy, and commitment to us. .

Once again, The Princess Ball brought together hundreds of 1st through 8th grade girls and their fathers/grandfa-thers. They danced the night away in support of TTMF. Their donation to TTMF is greatly appreciated

The Middlesex Middle School once again made 500 blankets for preemies during their 2 day Blank-A-Thon. Thank you for your continued kindness. Spe-cial thanks go to Kelly DePiano who has led this effort for the past 10 years.

The Fairfield County Bar Foundation, designated TTMF as the recipient of their golf outing, which was held at the Sterling Farms Golf Club. Their gift will go a long way in helping us provide needed services and support to preemies and families.


MIRACLEDONORS

July 1, 2015 - June 30, 2016

$20,000 AND ABOVEThe Estate Of Richard CummingsMichael and Leelee KleinThe Leir Charitable FoundationsStephen & Mary Birch Foundation

$10,000 TO $19,999The Bauer FoundationCrane Fund For Widows and ChildrenLee and Claudia GodinaThomas and Paula McInerneyChristopher and Ginger Wilson Family

$5,000 TO $9,999Broder & Orland, LLC Michael and Jaclyn Carbino Scott and Lori Church Rob and Cindy Citrone First County Bank FoundationLaura Lamanna-Franchi and Blake Franchi Mike and Kristie Godina Curtis and Michelle Hogue David and Kim Januszewski Near & Far Aid Prolacta BioscienceRonald McDonald House Charities Global Stamford HospitalWestern Connecticut Health Network

$2,500 TO $4,999The Albert Wadsworth and Helen Clark Meserve Memorial Fund Jon and Kimbel Biele Bridgeport Hospital FoundationThe Charles and Mabel P. Jost FoundationDavid and Ashley DineenTim and Cheryl Egan Ernest and Joan Trefz Foundation Michael and Pat Gallo The Goodnow Fund John Kelley Kevin and Kris Jandora Steven and Jennifer Lau Réal and Tara Leclerc New Canaan Community FoundationNewman’s Own Foundation Thomas and Gwendolyn Noto The PETIT Family FoundationAlok and Cindy Reejhsinghani Stanley Saltzman James and Eileen Thomas Christopher and Elizabeth Thompson

Webster Bank $1,000 TO $2,499Gregor and Melinda Andrade Baywater Properties B.J. Bertram FoundationRobin Black and Scott Srolis Michael and Katherine Brilli Eric and Lisa Broder Kelly Cerabino Joe and Kim Cesare William and Patty Cunningham DeBard Johnson Foundation Michael and Babette DeFelice Sara Dillon Eric and Terri Dusch Seve and Sela Esposito Gigi Fernández and Jane Geddes Foundation For LifeSavings Bank Of Danbury FoundationChristine C. Gallagher Jason and Brooke Gies Louise Goodridge Randy and Cindy Heck Janienne P. Hackett Fund Joseph A. Patrick FoundationThe Lawrence & Megan Foley Family Foundation Little Giraffe Foundation Middlesex Middle School Nestlé Waters North AmericaNew Balance New Canaan Newcomers Club Of New Canaan Eugene and Bernie Park Pediatric Healthcare Associates PJ Marcella The Princess Ball Thomas and Marianne Reifenheiser Scott and Peggy Sawala Linda May Smith Randy and Danielle Smith Doug and Cameron Sokolik Peter and Kathy Streinger Swindells Charitable FoundationBrian and Ashley Welker Westport Young Womans League Thomas and Maria Wilcox The Winokur Family Foundation Karen Sutton and Gregg Wysocki The Young Women’s League Of New Canaan

$500 TO $999Aiello Charitable Foundation Raul Arguello Tim and Rebecca Brown Liam and Heather Burke

Allen and Christy Counts George and Linn Colabella Mauricio Castellanos and Vicky Pulido-Castellanos Community Health Network Of CT Foundation Evelyn Cusack Robert and Elizabeth Duffy Brett and Laura DeShay Daren and Leigh Elle D’Andrea Darien Rowayton Bank Delaney Memorial Foundation Eileen Fisher, IncJeremy and Elizabeth Grandon Karen Green and Clive Jarrett Peter and Catherine Gallagher The George and Mary Eileen Kilduff Family and David Hochhauser Charitable Fund Andrew Hunt and Carrie Comwell-Hunt John Healey Henry Darell and Robin Harvey Jill and Mike Hooper Gino and Hope Kelly Jimmy Lamanna Patricio and Lisa Misitrano Jen and Jason Morgan Thomas and Susan McInerney Matt Bernson Design John and Maureen McInerney Stephen and Stacey Mettler Jason Mudd Jesse and Lisa Neumyer Debbie O’Malley Timothy and Deborah Prister Laki Papadakos Kristin Rainville Rand Insurance, Inc Bethann Rooney and Gina Crossetta Dawn and Dominic Ruggiero Bill and Val Saltzman- Nealon Juan Salgado Elisabeth SchneiderJay Skolnick Sykes Family Foundation Miguel and Ariane Triay Tina Dragone, Inc Roger Williams UniversityTed and Christine Yang

$250 TO $499Cards For Causes Joseph and Marlene Cavagnuolo Minhee Choi and Roldao Carvalho Brendan and Jennifer Courtney

Effective Plumbing, LLC Jeffrey Englander David and Dorothy Fitton Craig Froehlich Ward and Carol Glassmeyer Rob and Rebecca Grippando Duke and Heidi Grise Stephen and Nancy Grune Wilda Morgan Hayes Marshall and Johanna Kiev Len and Susan Kunin John and Grace McDonald Paul and Kelly McKeown Milford Pediatric Group, PC Morgan Stanley Fund Services / Christine Smyth Nusbaum & Parrino, PCGerald and Lynn Rakos Stephen and Margie Roney Salmon Falls Pathology Richard Sandhaus and Kathy Spahn Jason and Jennifer Scanlan Richard and Amy Schafrann Christina Scherwin Jeff and Marie Smith Robert Smolens John and Charlotte Suhler Thiemann-Wicker Family FoundationJames and Jennifer VellanoSean and Kerry Wagner

$100 TO $249Amazon SmilesAngelfish Therapy, PLLC Ray and Beth Baer The Bi-Cultural Day School James and Susan Binch John and Sue BlissMichael and Julie Blitzer Jennifer Bragg Larry and Joan Broder Kristin Budden Patrick and Kathleen Cahill Luisa Cano-Weiss Anthony Capozzi Margaret Carvalho Mark Blitzer and Emily Ceisler Richard and Laura Clark Pamela Van Hoven Clark Compass Group Management Chris and Maura Craig James and Cherie Cunningham Damato Landscaping, LLC David M. Osherow D.D.S. David Brandon and Marlene De Bellis Anthony and Lisa DeCaprio Bruce and Joyce DeShay Maria Stevens and Brian Dinneen Thomas Dolan and Julie O’Neil Dolan Ellie Eglin Laura Essick Joseph and Barbara Esterly Bruce and Shari Feibel

Jean Field Vanessa Frosini Suzanne Goldman Timothy and Christine Gould Wu Hsiung and Hsiu-o Lin Tyler and Kristin Hathaway Robert and Paula Herzlinger Charles and Julia Hoffman Robert and Wendy Hopper Kyle and Jessica Ibbitson Felicia Izzo Patricia Kelly Phyllis Klein Stewart and Leila Klein Michael Komar and Cheryl Bryant Marian KretschTom and Sandi Kretsch Grace and Mark Linhard Kathy Livolsi Jonathan and Andrea Maldon Gary Mandel Jack and Nancy Marino David and Blair Martin Peter and Rachel Massa Law Office Of Megan McLoughlin David and Alison Melito Louis and Yesenia Merriam Robert and Joan Meyjes Antonio and Jennifer Mielec Moms Club Of Newtown Tom and Susan Moore Chris and Kathie Moran Christopher and Melissa Morley Marc and Steph Nicolet Mary Petro Noonan Robert and Shannon Nordlinger Wendee Nussle David Oberhill Chris and Meaghan O’Connor Lee Ormiston and Kasey Mathews Pediatric Urology Associates, PCJoann Petrini James and Kerry Plutte Steven Finkel and Nicole Raucher Kevin and Andrea Robinson Patrick and Jennifer Robinson Judith and Robert Rooney Amy Saperstein Kevin and Jennifer Schwartz Neil and Evie Smaldon Charles Spiess Thomas and Janet Stadler John and Jayme Stevenson Fred and Catherine Sutton David and Victoria Swanson Taco Loco Restaurant & Catering Stuart and Christine Updegrove Roger and Susan Vogel

Lawrence and Patricia Weinbach Wilton Electrical Services, Inc. William and Janet Zaccarelli Jim and Jenny Zech

$1 TO $99Although space does not allow us to publicly acknowledge donorsof under $100, we are grateful for every donor who believes in The Tiny Miracles Foundation. Your gift-of any amount-makes a difference.

IN HONOR OFThe Bridova familyJude Thomas CavagnuoloLyla CerabinoJack ChioffiThe Church familyAva Marie DuscioDante Mario EspositoThomas Godina and familyJami and Richard GoldmanCal Hogue and familyPenelope and Lily HylandTalia KuninJohnny MarcellaClaire and Finn McGinleyMatthew Milazzo and familyJason MorganNewtown Moms of preemiesThe Noto familyLillie OlsonPatients of Dr. David Osherow Julia ParkosewichValerie Saltzman and FamilyElla and Olivia SawalaThe Serton GirlsStamford Hospital NICUDr. Karen SuttonThe Testa familyLucca VellanoBenjamin WysockiCaroline Zerbe

IN MEMORY OFNell and Joseph AndreuzziDylan DeShayRosa Severiana and Carmela Caridad EspositoAnthony GlinkaAylin GolembeskyOliver HayesHenry J. and Erna D. LeirOlivia QueenanEllie Smith SouthworthNicholas Testa


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SAVE THE DATE WILD FAMILY EVENT

THE TINY MIRACLES FOUNDATION’S 4th ANNUAL

AT THE BEARDSLEY ZOO

Private Zoo Access • Carousel rides • Music by Jay and Ray

Specialty Food trucks at Carouselwith food for purchase

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